The Post-Separation Abuse Podcast

Aug 01 2024 55 ep. 18 mins

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I support Australian women who are navigating ongoing control and other forms of abuse after separation.

This is a raw and unfiltered space where we can explore the often unseen issues of family violence, post-separation abuse and protective parenting.

For more information about post-separation abuse: https://www.danielleblackcoaching.com.au/thank-you

For more information about separation planning:
https://www.danielleblackcoaching.com.au/separationplanning

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Navigating communication with your controlling ex: The importance of boundaries for breaking the cycle of abuse

Aug 01 2024 19 mins

Ever wondered how to regain control when communicating with a controlling ex-partner? Join me, Australian Separation and Divorce Coach Danielle Black, as we discuss the insidious tactics like DARVO (Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender) used by these controlling personalities, and learn how their lack of empathy and pathological lying can make them seem more strategic and inte

52. Do you have the right support on your separation journey? How to choose the right coach for you and your situation.

Jul 11 2024 39 mins

Join me, Australian coach Danielle Black, as I discuss how my specialised coaching approach prioritises the well-being of both you and your children, equipping you with the tools to set firm boundaries and effectively engage with the legal system after separation. I delve into the unique benefits of one-on-one coaching, supplemented by the camaraderie of group membership, and discu

51. Part Two: Do they really have a personality disorder? Differentiating PTSD, male entitlement and personality disorders

Jul 05 2024 34 mins

Can you truly distinguish personality disorders from PTSD and CPTSD, or are the lines more blurred than we think? Join me, Danielle Black, as I unravel the complexities of these conditions, shedding light on how traits like mood swings, depression, and emotional dysregulation overlap in CPTSD and BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder). I discuss the critical role of accurate diagnos

50. Part One: Do they really have a personality disorder? ...Why it's time to stop calling abusers "narcissists"

Jun 28 2024 38 mins

What happens when we hastily label our abusive ex-partners as narcissists? Join me, specialist Australian Separation & Divorce Coach Danielle Black, as I explore the critical differences between narcissistic traits and true personality disorders in abusive relationships. We'll uncover the fact that most abusive male behaviours stem from perceived male entitlement rather than cl

49. Part 9 - Post-Separation Abuse Unpacked: Abusive and Neglectful Parenting

Jun 19 2024 26 mins

This episode of the Post-Separation Abuse Podcast, hosted by Danielle Black, promises to tackle the disturbing realities of abusive and neglectful parenting. Learn how controlling and abusive parents manipulate their children through tactics like 'infantilisation' and 'parentification'. Discover the emotional toll these harmful behaviours take on the children, making them bear the

48. Part 8 - Post-Separation Abuse Unpacked: Cultural, Spiritual & Religious abuse

Jun 10 2024 10 mins

Can cultural and spiritual beliefs be weaponised against you, even after a relationship ends? On this episode of the Post-Separation Abuse Podcast with Danielle Black, discover how abusers manipulate cultural and religious values to maintain control and inflict pain post-separation. Learn how these manipulative tactics can manifest, from undermining your religious beliefs to preven

47. Part 7 - Post-Separation Abuse Unpacked: Economic and Financial Control

May 30 2024 14 mins

Ever felt trapped in your own life due to someone else's control over your finances? Discover the insidious world of economic and financial abuse as we unveil tactics that can keep you chained to a controlling partner long after separation. This week, I open up about my own struggle with grief after losing a family member and the importance of taking time to care for ourselves, esp

46. Part 6 - Post-Separation Abuse Unpacked: Undermining and sabotaging healthy parenting

May 16 2024 7 mins

Have you ever felt like your role as a parent is constantly being sabotaged by your ex? The struggle is real!Controlling and abusive former partners can use both overt and covert strategies to undermine your parenting—like the "Disneyland dad" phenomenon and turning special occasions into battlegrounds. In listening to his episode you'll learn how to spot these patterns. Remember

45. Part 5 - Post-Separation Abuse Unpacked: Using and disregarding children

May 09 2024 14 mins

Welcome. I'm Danielle Black, and today we're exploring the manipulative tactics used by controlling abusers who weaponise children in their ongoing power struggles. We'll uncover how these abusers, masking their self-interest as parental concern, often disregard their children’s emotional well-being and developmental needs. With heartfelt gratitude, I'm also sharing a glimpse int

44. Part 4 - Post-Separation Abuse Unpacked: Isolation

May 06 2024 22 mins

Help me to shatter the silence surrounding post-separation abuse as I reveal the unseen struggles that many victim-survivors face. In this episode I expose the stark reality of how manipulative and controlling men brand themselves as victims, and attempt to turn friends, family, and even professionals into unwitting accomplices. This episode is a clarion call for community action a